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Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

Be Grateful

If you’re lucky enough to get a federal tax break during this season of giving, be grateful — somebody pays for it

By Mike Jopek
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Rigid Political Beliefs

Congress enjoys plenty of moving parts on their secret tax cut plans

By Mike Jopek
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Tax Woes

A better process to produce real tax reform would involve talking to constituents and holding face-to-face townhalls

By Mike Jopek
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Where’s Our Money?

Montana’s biennial balanced budget is in trouble and the governor is mulling whether to reduce services or reconvene the state Legislature to find solutions

By Mike Jopek
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Fire the Feral Politicians

The Republicans who control the Montana Legislature and the Republicans who control Congress need to govern

By Mike Jopek
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Calm it Down

There are few peacemakers left in politics who are willing to steer us toward calmer waters

By Mike Jopek
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Talk is Cheap

The Trump administration's budget calls for big hits to Montana-based services

By Mike Jopek
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Unhealthy Fiasco

None of the Republicans' six bill versions increase access to health care and none make insurance cheaper for aging and rural Montanans

By Mike Jopek
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Give Us a Break

Montana is lucky our Legislature chose to expand Medicaid, accepting the billions in federal health care dollars for our citizens

By Mike Jopek
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Win the Cities

Whether people want change, stability, or to make a difference in daily lives, a good place to begin is with this fall’s city elections

By Mike Jopek
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A Fix

SB94 would reduce the combined taxable value of eligible homes about $2 million for 2016

By Mike Jopek
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A Thursday Vote

I’m going with Quist, the poet and political underdog who knows Montana's places, culture, and people

By MIKE JOPEK